Job Description

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what were all about at John Deere. And its why were investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the worlds brightest minds are tackling the worlds biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, well put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Chicago
Function: Other
Title: E-Commerce UX Designer - 70701

Opportunity:

John Deere is a company that helps provide food, fuel, fiber, shelter and infrastructure to a growing world. Were investing in our people and technology like never before and are looking for the best talent to help us shape the future. In this role John Deere is seeking an E-Commerce user experience designer to provide research insights and recommendations to accelerate discussions and decisions early in the product development process.

Responsibilities:

John Deere is seeking an E-Commerce user experience designer to provide research insights and recommendations to accelerate discussions and decisions early in the product development process. The role will apply internal/external standards and best practices to create tangible visualizations that serve as the blueprint for front-end developers to turn a concept into a solution, while ensuring digital solutions are consistent with brand standards. Solutions enable moderate to highly complex processes involving an expanded and more diverse set of back-end systems. Leads and/or participates in the creation of the user experience (UX) strategy and standards for a narrow set of related solutions.

* Creates and designs elements or components resulting in high quality user experience designs.
* Incorporates branding and common design guidelines into products.
* Creates wireframes, mock-ups, prototypes and specifications.
* Maintains style guides for varying methods of delivery.
* Follows appropriate design methodology, tools, and protocols to conduct user-centered design.
* Translates analytics data into visual designs to support interpretation and generation of insights or vice versa.
* Monitors external patterns and trends and evaluates their impact on internal design philosophies.
* Performs research and makes recommendations for adopting relevant emerging design trends.

Required Qualifications:

As a User Experience Designer you will collaborate closely with Product, Marketing, and Software team members to deliver a best-in-class user experience to John Deere customers. In addition, you will:

* 3+ years experience in the design, development, testing, and integration of complex software solutions using Python, web sockets, and Restful APIs
* 3+ years of experience working with cross-functional teams, such as: engineering, software development, marketing, and business leaders
* Strong interpersonal communication skills and an ability to lead conversations and defuse conflicts
* High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to deliver production-ready, clean and usable digital user interfaces across multiple form factors.
* Possesses working knowledge of core user interface languages.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with image processing and associated tools (OpenCV)
* 2 or more years of experience with Sketch and InVision
* 2 or more years of experience facilitating workshops on specific need(s) for the job, discipline, function, unit, etc.
* Experience with agile development methodologies
* Experience with usability testing
* Experience applying a broad range of User Research tools

Education:

* Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Industrial Design, or equivalent discipline or equivalent experience in a related career field

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. Click here to find out more about our Total Rewards Package.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.